Public Health at Howard Community College
HCC is located in Columbia, Maryland and has a total student population of 9,566.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
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HCC Public Health Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Public Health
HCC Public Health Rankings
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Public Health Student Demographics at HCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Howard Community College.
HCC Public Health Associate’s Program
HCC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in public health graduates 52% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Howard Community College with a associate's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at Howard Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Howard Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 6 |
Related Majors
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Dental Support Services
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MD, the home state for Howard Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in MD | Average Salary in MD |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 11,210 | $127,080 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,560 | $77,300 |
| Physicists | 1,950 | $120,450 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,290 | $50,160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,230 | $78,920 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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